Liverpool confirm Thiago Alcantara tested positive for COVID-19
One day after the English Premier League reported that 10 players and staff members tested positive for the coronavirus from Sept. 21-27, Liverpool confirmed that new club midfielder Thiago Alcantara tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating.
Liverpool explained:
"The 29-year-old, who missed Monday’s match against Arsenal, has exhibited minor symptoms of the virus but is in good health and is getting better."
Dr. Jim Moxon of the club added:
“It is the choice of each individual whether they reveal publicly the outcome of a COVID-19 test.
“We have followed all the protocols to the letter and Thiago is OK. He will be self-isolating now as per the guidelines and hopefully he’ll be back with us soon.”
The 29-year-old joined the reigning Premier League champions from Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich on Sept. 18. As TalkSport noted, Thiago missed training sessions and Monday's 3-1 win over Arsenal for an unspecified reason. Manager Jurgen Klopp told reporters he didn't expect to have Thiago available for selection again until the club's Oct. 17 showdown with rivals Everton.
“After the international break, he will be fine,” Klopp told Sky Sports.
Last Tuesday, West Ham United announced that manager David Moyes, defender Issa Diop and midfielder Josh Cullen tested positive for the virus before a Carabao Cup game against Hull City.
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